Defence Product Specialist

**Company Description**
Sea to Summit is an award-winning Australian brand in the outdoor industry. We design, manufacture, and distribute innovative, meticulously engineered outdoor equipment for adventures at every altitude.
Sea to Summit was established in 1990. As an expanding global brand, we currently have offices in Australia, North America, Germany, Switzerland, Norway and China. We are a motivated group of experienced, creative, and forward-thinking professionals. We are connected by our shared passion to create frictionless gear so you can enjoy limitless adventures.

Our promise is to be **your relentless ally in every adventure.**

Join a team that supports the Australian Defence Force by ensuring the accuracy, security, and compliance of critical technical data across the product lifecycle.

We are seeking a **Defence Product Specialist** to lead the management of product-related technical documentation and compliance processes. This role is central to maintaining the integrity of product data used in Defence supply contracts and plays a key part in procurement, delivery, and sustainment activities.

Ready to join the adventure?

**Key Responsibilities**
- Manage and maintain technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
- Track engineering changes and maintain accurate product configuration records
- Work closely with procurement and project teams to provide technical input and support
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure compliance, correct materials usage, and certification standards
- Contribute technical content to Defence tenders and submissions
- Ensure all documentation aligns with security, quality, and compliance standards (DISP, DEC, ISO)
- Support audit processes and respond to technical queries from internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain accurate version control of files and product data
- Champion continuous improvement in data management and configuration practices

**Qualifications** Key Qualities & Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Technical Design, Logistics, or a related field
- 3-5 years in technical, product support, or procurement-related roles
- Familiarity with Defence documentation systems and compliance frameworks (desirable)
- Experience working with BOMs, drawings, and change/configuration tracking
- Exposure to Defence or other highly regulated industries
- Strong understanding of technical compliance standards (e.g., ISO, ITAR, DSGL)
- Excellent technical communication and documentation skills
- High attention to detail and quality control
- Strong problem-solving ability and process orientation
- Skilled in data and document management systems
- Understanding of Defence compliance and reporting processes

**Additional Information** Our Value Proposition**
- Working alongside an international team with passion for outdoors
- Discounts & Gear allowance
- Volunteering Day Off to play an active role in giving back to the community.
- Continuous learning and development for your personal growth
- Employee Assistance Program as part of our commitment to improve your holistic wellbeing
- Competitive salary package
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Hybrid work

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

Sea to Summit is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.